3/10/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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reflecting the Goals of The Town of Mashpee to maintain Cape Cod-style of development . Selectman Marters asked if any of the buildings being proposed would be higher than the current thirty-five foot height restriction. Mr. Storrs answered, "No. " Selectman Marsters recognized Mr. Baker who interpreted the discussion to mean that this Bylaw would allow for a reduction in the vegetated buffer. He also raised questions regarding lot coverage, impervious surfaces, and artificial recharge. He commented on the area of vegetation at the existing Mashpee o mn ns as, "Not a heck of a lot. ,, He commented there does not appear to be a lot of vegetation shown on the proposed plan either. He stated the proposed Bylaw, by allowing a setback reduction and allowing the Planning Beard to further~ reduce it, does in fact allow for less vegetated areas on the land. Mr. Fudala explained the Bylaw would not allow any changes unless a separate set of dimension standards are allowed by the Panning Board. The only requirement for any type of vegetation within the current Zoning Bylaw is the fifty o foot buffer along Route 28 . However, landscaping is required by the Sight Plan Review, Design Review, and the Planning Board. In addition, the cape Cod Commission requires areas of open Space. Mr. Pudala further explained that the issue of artificial recharge referred to by Mr. Barer relates only to the groundwater protection districts, it does not apply to the vast majority of conunercial areas of the Town. There is no requirement at all in terms of impervious surface coverage in the existing or proposed Bylaw. Restrictions for impervious surface coverage only apply to groundwater protection districts for water supply wells that refer to an artificial system of recharge that will not contaminate ground water. Mr. Marsters asked for a brief explanation of differences between the existing and proposed Bylaws . Mr. Pud.ala explained that under the current Commercial Center Bylaw, Mashpee Commons could build a Shopping Center consisting of multiple uses. The Bylaw being proposed would allow property limes to be drawn in between the buildings along Market Street, or to separate the Stop & Shop building from the others. In addition, the buffer~ area could be reduced by a waiver granted from the Planning Board. There are deed restrictions dealing with parking and wastewater. The architectural codes would be much stricter. Mr. Whritenour interpreted the proposed Bylaw as being more protective of the Town by way of implementing architectural guidelines, and the ability to address wastewater issues . If a developer chooses to take advantage of the addition flexibility -8-